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Irwiny Family History

Irwiny Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Irwin, Irvine, Irvin, Erwin, Irving, Urwin, Erwine, Kirwin, Arwine

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Where is the Irwiny family from?

You can see how Irwiny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irwiny family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Irwiny family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Irwiny's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Irwiny families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Irwiny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irwiny census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Irwiny. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Irwiny. For the veterans among your Irwiny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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